Senior Bridges Engineer
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bridges Engineer join a client in Bedfordshire. Working on the provision of bridges and structures consultancy services to internal and external clients, including deputising for team leader in his absence. Work will primarily be on highway structures ie. bridges, culverts and retaining walls.
This is a full-time contract position.
Working within the Structures team means your responsibilities will include:
·Management of annual structures inspection programme.
·Scoping of potential schemes, production of briefs, designs, specifications, contract documents, procuring and supervising works on structures.
·Ensuring designs comply with current relevant technical standards and health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
·Structural analysis/assessment of different forms of structure, primarily by manual calculation.
·Inspection and negotiation with applicants/developers and their professional advisers to ensure that their structures are built to suitable standards (within agreements under Section 38 and 278 of the Highways Act)
·Must have proven experience in managing and programming projects to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget.
·Concise and effective communication in drawn and written form, including selective upward reporting of key issues.
·The ab...